Building the Ideal Machine: KAWASAKI ZX-6R Custom

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Here is a "KAWASAKI ZX-6R" custom by Webike community user "Hayashi-RX". This is a 2015 ZX-6R, finished in Kawasaki’s 30th Anniversary limited edition colors. The owner’s favorite features of this special edition are the gold-painted outer fork tubes and the gold inner rotors on both the front and rear brake discs—details unique to this limited model. Kawasaki’s signature lime green color also lifts his spirits every time he sees it.

The exhaust has been upgraded to an r’s gear GP-Spec Slip-On Exhaust. Wanting a titanium exhaust with that iconic blue heat-colored finish, the owner chose the Drag Blue Titanium model. Its beautiful appearance is a major point of satisfaction. Additionally, compared to the stock exhaust, which weighs 4.5kg, the GP-spec version comes in at just 1.4kg, achieving a weight reduction of about 3.0kg. The rear of the bike has been transformed using an ACTIVE Fender Eliminator Kit, giving it a cleaner, sportier, and more agile appearance in line with a supersport look. The rigidity of aluminum, something you don’t get with plastic parts, is another appealing factor. To complement this, a minimalist reflector kit from the same brand was also installed.

The DRC Aluminum License Plate Holder was previously used on a different bike, and the owner liked its quality so much that he chose the silver version for the ZX-6R. The plate’s thickness provides sufficient rigidity, and its precision fit gives peace of mind. It also protects the license plate well in the event of a fall. As for wind protection, the stock windshield directed airflow to the rider’s chest. To improve this, the windshield was replaced with a ZEROGRAVITY Corsa. Now, airflow is directed above the neck area, around the helmet, greatly increasing wind protection. The smoke color isn't too dark, and actually gives the bike a more refined and cohesive appearance.

According to the owner, the ZX-6R not only looks great but also delivers more than enough power, making it a very satisfying machine overall. However, the aggressive riding position can be demanding, and with many parts requiring advanced skill to work on, he has recently started longing for an older bike—one where it’s easier to remove the tank and fairings and enjoy hands-on maintenance and customization.

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Specifications

Part	Details
Exhaust	r's gear GP Specification Slip-On Exhaust
Frame	BABYFACE Axle Protector KAWASAKI Engine Guards
Bodyworks	DRC Aluminum License Plate Holder ACTIVE Reflector Kit Type 3, Slim ACTIVE Fender Eliminator Kit ZEROGRAVITY Windshield [Corsa]
Electrical	SP Takegawa LED Bulb
Rearsets	K-FACTORY Footpeg Bracket
Accessories	KAWASAKI Wristband (NINJA)